Welcome to a delightful crafting journey where you can bring Henri the Bunny and his favorite vibrant carrot snack to life!
Amigurumi enthusiasts always adore charming rabbit projects, and Henri makes an exceptional addition to any handmade collection.
Designed for simplicity and speed, this pattern relies on accessible shapes and clever repetition—making it wonderful for crafters of all skill levels.
By keeping key components like the limbs identical in design, construction is a total breeze.
Finished off with a sweet mini carrot accessory, Henri is ready to bring a touch of handmade joy to your space.
Pattern Overview & Preparation
Needed Supplies
- Yarn: Cotton yarn (Ricorumi or similar weight) in White, Orange, and Green
- Hooks: 3.0 mm crochet hook (for bunny) and 2.5 mm hook (optional for a smaller carrot)
- Safety Eyes: 5 mm or 6 mm
- Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, yarn needle, black embroidery floss, stitch marker, scissors
Abbreviations Used
- MR: Magic Ring
- Ch: Chain
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
- hdc: Half Double Crochet
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- BLO: Back Loop Only
- FLO: Front Loop Only
- *****: Repeat instructions across the round
- [ ]: Total stitch count for the round
Step-by-Step Instructions
Body
- Rnd 1: 6 sc into a MR [6]
- Rnd 2: inc 6 times [12]
- Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 6 times [18]
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times [24]
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) 6 times [30]
- Rnd 6: In BLO: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) 6 times [36]
- Rnd 7–12: 36 sc across each round [36]
- Rnd 13: (dec, 4 sc) 3 times, dec, 16 sc [32]
- Rnd 14–15: 32 sc across each round [32]
- Rnd 16: (dec, 3 sc) 3 times, dec, 15 sc [28]
- Rnd 17–18: 28 sc across each round [28] (Begin stuffing the body securely with fiberfill)
- Rnd 19: (dec, 2 sc) 3 times, dec, 14 sc [24]
- Rnd 20: 24 sc [24]
- Rnd 21: (2 sc, dec) 6 times [18]
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail to sew to the head later.
Head
- Rnd 1: 6 sc into a MR [6]
- Rnd 2: inc 6 times [12]
- Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 6 times [18]
- Rnd 4: 18 sc [18]
- Rnd 5: (2 sc, inc) 6 times [24]
- Rnd 6: 24 sc [24]
- Rnd 7: (3 sc, inc) 6 times [30]
- Rnd 8: 30 sc [30]
- Rnd 9: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) 6 times [36]
- Rnd 10–16: 36 sc across each round [36]
Eye Placement: Attach safety eyes between Rnds 9 and 10, spacing them roughly 16 stitches apart. Use black thread to embroider nose and facial features if desired.
- Rnd 17: (dec, 4 sc) 6 times [30]
- Rnd 18: (3 sc, dec) 6 times [24]
- Rnd 19: (2 sc, dec) 6 times [18] (Stuff the head firmly)
- Rnd 20: (dec, 1 sc) 6 times [12]
- Rnd 21: dec 6 times [6]
Fasten off and weave the end through remaining loops to close.
Ears (Make 2)
- Rnd 1: 4 sc into a MR [4]
- Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) 2 times [6]
- Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 3 times [9]
- Rnd 4: 9 sc [9]
- Rnd 5: (2 sc, inc) 3 times [12]
- Rnd 6: (3 sc, inc) 3 times [15]
- Rnd 7: 15 sc [15]
- Rnd 8: (4 sc, inc) 3 times [18]
- Rnd 9–13: 18 sc across each round [18]
- Rnd 14: (4 sc, dec) 3 times [15]
Fasten off with a tail. Flatten the base of the ears, fold slightly, sew the edge closed, and attach to the top of the head.
Limbs: Arms & Legs (Make 4)
- Rnd 1: 6 sc into a MR [6]
- Rnd 2: inc 6 times [12]
- Rnd 3–4: 12 sc across each round [12]
- Rnd 5: (2 sc, dec) 3 times [9]
- Rnd 6: 9 sc [9]
- Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) 3 times [6]
Do not stuff these parts. Fasten off, pull thread through inside to close, then sew (or secure) all 4 limbs in position onto the body.
Tail
- Rnd 1: 6 sc into a MR [6]
- Rnd 2: inc 6 times [12]
- Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 6 times [18]
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times [24]
- Rnd 5–9: 24 sc across each round [24]
- Rnd 10: (2 sc, dec) 6 times [18]
Fasten off, leaving a tail for attachment. Stuff firmly and stitch to the lower back of the body.
Carrot Accessory
(Use a 2.5 mm hook for a tighter, smaller scale)
Carrot Base (Orange)
- Rnd 1: 6 sc into a MR [6]
- Rnd 2: 6 sc [6]
- Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 3 times [9]
- Rnd 4: 9 sc [9]
- Rnd 5: (2 sc, inc) 3 times [12]
- Rnd 6–10: 12 sc across each round [12]
- Rnd 11: In BLO: dec 6 times [6]
Top Leaves (Green)
- Rnd 12: Join green yarn in FLO of Rnd 11:
- Repeat 6 times: (Ch 6, working back along chain: 2 sc, 3 sl st), then 1 sl st in next front loop
- Fasten off green and weave in ends.
- Using the remaining orange yarn tail from Rnd 11, weave through the inner back loops to draw the top closed tightly, then hide the end.
